1977 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Coupé specifications

1977 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Coupé data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2845 mm 112 inches
Track/tread (front) 1562 mm 61.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1542 mm 60.7 inches
Length 5250 mm 206.7 inches
Width 1953 mm 76.9 inches
Height 1356 mm 53.4 inches
Ground clearance 137 mm 5.4 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.85
Kerb weight 1678 kg 3699 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 83 litres 18.3 [21.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 5.7 litre
5733 cc
(349.849 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 88.4 mm
4 × 3.48 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.15
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
172 PS (170 bhp) (127 kW)
at 3800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
366 Nm (270 ft·lb) (37.3 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
22.1 kW/litre
30.1 ps/litre
29.7 bhp/litre
0.49 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
63.84 Nm/litre
0.77 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 Rochester 17057502 carbuerttor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 802.2 kPa (116.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 716.63 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
102.72 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
75.55 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
101.31 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.24 kg/kW
22.11 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 3.300
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.LowerTrailRA.CS.
Wheel size front 6 x 15
Wheel size rear 6 x 15
Tyres front GR78 x 15
Tyres rear GR78 x 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 279 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.56
general
Carfolio.com ID182160
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1977 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Coupé added 2008-07-20.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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